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Eager Lion 2013 [Image 13 of 25]

nobody@flickr.com (DVIDSHUB) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:20:09 -0700

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Eager Lion 2013

A 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Maritime Raid Force Marine rappels from a UH-1N Huey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), during a helicopter rope suspension technique exercise at King Faisal Air Base in Jordan, June 11, 2013. Exercise Eager Lion 2013 is an annual, multinational exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships and enhance security and stability in the region by responding to modern-day security scenarios. The 26th MEU is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group. The 26th MEU operates continuously across the globe, providing the president and unified combatant commanders with a forward-deployed, sea-based quick reaction force. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Sgt. Christopher Q. Stone, 26th MEU Combat Camera/Released)

Date Taken:06.11.2013

Date Posted:06.15.2013 04:46

Photo ID:954241

VIRIN:130611-M-SO289-013

Resolution:3629x4536

Size:787.2 KB

Location:KING FAISAL AIR BASE, JO

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Eager Lion 2013 [Image 16 of 25]

nobody@flickr.com (DVIDSHUB) — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 07:20:08 -0700

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A 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Maritime Raid Force Marine rappels from a UH-1N Huey assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 (Reinforced), during a helicopter rope suspension technique exercise at King Faisal Air Base in Jordan, June 11, 2013. Exercise Eager Lion 2013 is an annual, multinational exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships and enhance security and stability in the region by responding to modern-day security scenarios. The 26th MEU is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of responsibility as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group. The 26th MEU operates continuously across the globe, providing the president and unified combatant commanders with a forward-deployed, sea-based quick reaction force. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Sgt. Christopher Q. Stone, 26th MEU Combat Camera/Released)

Date Taken:06.11.2013

Date Posted:06.15.2013 04:46

Photo ID:954238

VIRIN:130611-M-SO289-010

Resolution:3955x2825

Size:1.47 MB

Location:KING FAISAL AIR BASE, JO

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US supports ANA with air medevac [Image 3 of 3]

nobody@flickr.com (DVIDSHUB) — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:04:45 -0700

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Afghan National Army soldiers from 3rd Kandak, 2nd Brigade, 203rd Corps help a wounded comrade to a medevac helicopter at Combat Outpost Zerok, May 23, 2013. ANA soldiers took the lead on first response care during Operation Zafar, a 10-day security patrol operation into Afghanistan's Nikeh District. They cared for three casualties throughout the mission. U.S. forces from 2/10 Security Forces Assistance Brigade stood back during the operation, limiting their involvement to advice and, if necessary, air and fire support. The casualties were airlifted to safety on U.S. aircraft. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Mark VanGerpen, 129th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment/RELEASED)
129th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

Photo by Spc. Mark VanGerpen

Date Taken:05.23.2013

Date Posted:06.08.2013 15:28

Photo ID:948964

VIRIN:130523-Z-LN227-144

Resolution:3500x2333

Size:929.28 KB

Location:COMBAT OUTPOST ZEROK, AF

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Eagle Resolve [Image 1 of 8]

nobody@flickr.com (DVIDSHUB) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 10:30:35 -0700

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26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) Maritime Raid Force Marines exit the back of a CH-53E Super Stallion assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron (VMM) 266 Reinforced, while conducting a parachute operation during Exercise Eagle Reslove over Qatar, April 26, 2013. Eagle Resolve is an annual multilateral exercise designed to enhance regional cooperative defense efforts in the Gulf Cooperation Council nations and U.S. Central Command. The 26th MEU is deployed to the 5th Fleet area of operations aboard the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group. The 26th MEU operates continuously across the globe, providing the president and unified combatant commanders with a forward-deployed, sea-based quick reaction force. The MEU is a Marine Air-Ground Task Force capable of conducting amphibious operations, crisis response and limited contingency operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Christopher Q. Stone, 26th MEU Combat Camera/Released)
26th Marine Expeditionary Unit
Photo by Cpl. Chris Stone

Date Taken:04.26.2013

Location:Qatar
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140th Wing Colorado Air National Guard Deployment Departure [Image 11 of 17]

nobody@flickr.com (DVIDSHUB) — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 07:45:01 -0700

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Matthew Morris, 140th Maintenance Squadron, hugs his kids goodbye at Buckley Air Force Base Colo., Nov 1, 2012. Members of the 140th Wing, Colorado Air National Guard, have been taking off from Buckley AFB, Colo., this week, headed to a forward operating location in support of Air Force Central Command. These pilots, aircraft maintainers and support personnel will be deployed throughout the holiday season in order to support the ongoing Overseas Contingency Operations. (Colorado Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Wolfram M. Stumpf/Released)
Joint Force Headquarters – Colorado National Guard
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Wolfram M. Stumpf
Date Taken:11.01.2012
Location:BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, CO, US
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Joint Readiness Training Center - Decisive Action [Image 26 of 39]

nobody@flickr.com (DVIDSHUB) — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 13:26:34 -0700

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A U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules from Little Rock Air force Base, Ark., performs an engine-running offload at Geronimo Landing Zone on Fort Polk La., Oct. 17, 2012. The aircraft was supporting Joint Readiness Training Center Exercise Decisive Action. The exercise includes emphasis on joint forcible entry, phased deployment with an airborne parachute operation, a combined noncombatant evacuation, combine arms maneuver, wide area security, unconventional warfare and unified land operations in a joint, interagency, intergovernmental and multinational environment.
621st Contingency Response Wing
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Edward Gyokeres
Date Taken:10.17.2012
Location:FORT POLK, LA, US
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4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) homecoming [Image 9 of 26]

nobody@flickr.com (DVIDSHUB) — Thu, 11 Oct 2012 11:25:22 -0700

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Five hundred soldiers from the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, return to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Oct. 6, 2012, after a 10-month deployment to Afghanistan. The soldiers were honored in a homecoming ceremony held at Buckner Physical Fitness Center where they were reunited with their families.
United States Army Alaska
Photo by Percy Jones
Date Taken:10.06.2012
Location:JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, AK, USGlobe
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4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne) homecoming [Image 6 of 26] k

nobody@flickr.com (DVIDSHUB) — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 12:55:44 -0700

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Five hundred soldiers from the 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, return to Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Oct. 6, 2012, after a 10-month deployment to Afghanistan. The soldiers were honored in a homecoming ceremony held at Buckner Physical Fitness Center where they were reunited with their families.
United States Army Alaska
Photo by Percy Jones
Date Taken:10.06.2012
Location:JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, AK, US
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A Battery, PFAR facilitates FET mission [Image 9 of 26]

nobody@flickr.com (DVIDSHUB) — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 11:48:15 -0700

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U.S. Army Sgt. Eric Rothenberger, a native of Phoenix, Ariz., and team leader assigned to 3rd Platoon, Alpha Battery, 2nd Battalion (Airborne), 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, checks his sights while pulling security at an alleyway in the village of Kunday July 7, 2012. PFAR’s mission was to facilitate members of the female engagement team as they conducted key leader engagements to promote a female health education program.
4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs
Photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Epperson
Date Taken:07.07.2012
Location:KHOWST PROVINCE, AF
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AUP patrols with PFAR [Image 2 of 34]

nobody@flickr.com (DVIDSHUB) — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 11:20:56 -0700

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U.S. Army Spc. Samantha Hall, attached to A Battery, 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, Task Force 4-25, holds a local child during a rest break while patrolling Loy Murghoz for weapon caches in Khowst province, Afghanistan, June 8, 2012.
55th Combat Camera
Photo by Sgt. Kimberly Trumbull
Date Taken:06.08.2012
Location:LOY MURGHOZ, AF
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Blackfoot Company supports post blast analysis [Image 18 of 25]

nobody@flickr.com (DVIDSHUB) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 10:43:57 -0700

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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Chad Bordelon, a native of Lafayette, La., and squad leader assigned to 1st Platoon, Blackfoot Company, tactically relocates his position as a storm moves in Terezayi district June 1. Blackfoot Company is part of the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, deployed to support Operation Enduring Freedom.
4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs
Photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Epperson
Date Taken:06.01.2012
Location:COMBAT OUTPOST CHERGATAW, AF
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3rd Marine Regiment honors 116 fallen heroes with memorial run [Image 7 of 11]

nobody@flickr.com (DVIDSHUB) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 10:38:54 -0700

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U.S. Marine Sgt. Christopher Guthrie, a squad leader with Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, calls cadence with his formation while running amid approximately 3,000 Marines and sailors during a memorial run here, June 1, 2012, to honor the sacrifices of 116 men from 3rd Marines who died during combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. The infantry regiment's three battalions began supporting Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom in 2004 and during this course became the highest-deployed Marine infantry regiment. The regiment's 3rd Battalion recently returned from its third Afghanistan tour, marking the last scheduled combat deployment there for 3rd Marines.
Marine Corps Base Hawaii – Kaneohe Bay
Photo by Cpl. Reece Lodder
Date Taken:06.01.2012
Location:MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HI, US
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3rd Marine Regiment honors 116 fallen heroes with memorial run [Image 8 of 11]

nobody@flickr.com (DVIDSHUB) — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 10:38:52 -0700

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U.S. Marine Cpl. Jeffrey Rehkopf, a rifleman with Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and 22-year-old native of Fountain, Colo., runs with his unit guidon amid approximately 3,000 Marines and sailors during a memorial run here, June 1, 2012, to honor the sacrifices of 116 men from 3rd Marines who died during combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. The infantry regiment's three battalions began supporting Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom in 2004 and during this course became the highest-deployed Marine infantry regiment. The regiment's 3rd Battalion recently returned from its third Afghanistan tour, marking the last scheduled combat deployment there for 3rd Marines.
Marine Corps Base Hawaii – Kaneohe Bay
Photo by Cpl. Reece Lodder
Date Taken:06.01.2012
Location:MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HI, US
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Lightning storm at FOB Salerno [Image 4 of 5]

nobody@flickr.com (DVIDSHUB) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 09:05:07 -0700

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A lightning storm over Forward Operating Base Salerno, April 9.
4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs
Date Taken:04.09.2012
Location:KHOWST PROVINCE, AF
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Afghan National Police, ‘America’s Battalion’ Marines maintain security in Garmsir [Image 9 of 9]

nobody@flickr.com (DVIDSHUB) — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 10:29:49 -0700

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Afghan children walk alongside U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Jacob Kartchner, a team leader with 4th Platoon, Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and 28-year-old native of Long Beach, Calif., in the hopes of receiving candy from Kartchner as he patrols with fellow Marines and Afghan National Police outside the Hazar Joft Bazaar here, April 8, 2012. On the patrol, the Kilo Co. Marines partnered with members of the ANP to maintain security in and around the bazaar, one of the busiest commercial centers in Helmand province’s Garmsir district. Their partnership is a vital part of preparing the Afghan National Security Forces to assume lead security responsibility in Garmsir.
Regimental Combat Team-5, 1st Marine Division
Photo by Cpl. Reece Lodder
Date Taken:04.09.2012
Location:HAZAR JOFT, AF
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Don’t Tread On Me: Afghan forces, Marines disrupt insurgent activity ahead of fighting season [Image 1 of 8]

nobody@flickr.com (DVIDSHUB) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 06:56:27 -0700

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U.S. Marine Capt. Owen Boyce, the commanding officer of Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and a native of Simsbury, Conn., uses a radio to relay an update to a fellow Marine while searching a compound for narcotics and insurgent materiel with Afghan National Army soldiers from 2nd Kandak, 1st Brigade, 215th Corps, during Operation Zema Parma Sar Tera (Don't Tread On Me) here, April 1, 2012. Afghan National Security Forces and Marines are conducting a variety of missions throughout Helmand province's Garmsir district ahead of the annual fighting season built around the harvest of illicit poppy crops.
Regimental Combat Team-5, 1st Marine Division
Photo by Cpl. Alfred V. Lopez
Date Taken:04.03.2012
Location:HAZAR JOFT, AF
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Blue Geronimo/ Operation Naruz (New Year) [Image 7 of 22]

nobody@flickr.com (DVIDSHUB) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:48:56 -0700

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An Afghan girl looks on as paratroopers from 3rd platoon, Apache Company patrol in the village of Gorchek during Operation Naruz (New Year), March 30. Apache Company is part of the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, Task Force Blue Geronimo.
4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs
Photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Epperson
Date Taken:03.30.2012
Location:KHOWST PROVINCE,
Afghanistan
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Blue Geronimo/ Operation Naruz (New Year) [Image 13 of 22]

nobody@flickr.com (DVIDSHUB) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:45:26 -0700

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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Andy Short, a native of Odessa, Texas, and squad leader assigned to 3rd Platoon, Apache Company leaps over an irrigation canal near the village of Gorchek during Operation Naruz (New Year), March 30. Apache Company is part of the 1st Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry Regiment, Task Force Blue Geronimo.
4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division Public Affairs
Photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Epperson
Date Taken:03.30.2012
Location:KHOWST PROVINCE, AF
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Dogs of war: Friends and saviors of Marines in Afghanistan [Image 5 of 9]

nobody@flickr.com (DVIDSHUB) — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:37:48 -0700

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U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Nick Lacarra, a dog handler with Combined Anti-Armor Team 2, Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and 20-year-old native of Long Beach, Calif., and Coot, an improvised explosive device detection dog, hold security in a field during a partnered security patrol with Afghan Border Police here, Jan. 30, 2012. On deployment in Helmand province’s Garmsir district, the ‘America’s Battalion’ dog handlers and their improvised explosive device detection dogs live, travel and work together. In a combat environment largely devoid of the safety and comforts of home, the energetic Labrador retrievers are neither pets nor expendable objects. They’re faithful friends and saviors of Marines. Since arriving here in November, IED detection dogs have found four drug caches and two IEDs.
Regimental Combat Team-5, 1st Marine Division
Photo by Cpl. Reece Lodder
Date Taken:01.30.2012
Location:GARMSIR DISTRICT, AF
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‘America’s Battalion’ Marines, sailors run to honor fellow wounded warrior [Image 3 of 6]

nobody@flickr.com (DVIDSHUB) — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 11:04:26 -0700

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U.S. Marine Cpl. Garrett Carnes (in wheelchair), a squad leader with 3rd Platoon, India Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, and 22-year-old native of Mooresville, N.C., participates in a motivational run with fellow Marines and sailors on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 29, 2012, held in honor of his life and sacrifice. The infantryman lost his legs in an improvised explosive device attack Feb. 19 while supporting combat operations in the Khan Neshin district of Afghanistan's Helmand province. Shortly before the attack, Carnes had earned a combat meritorious promotion to the rank of corporal. Teams of his fellow Marines and sailors ran 46 miles in his honor, traveling the same distance between the Afghan village in which he was injured, Malakhan, and the fighting position from which he operated, Observation Post Thomas Hill. The men of 'America's Battalion' recently returned from their deployment, marking the battalion's sixth combat tour in eight years and its final scheduled one to Afghanistan.
Marine Corps Base Hawaii – Kaneohe Bay
Photo by Cpl. Reece Lodder
Date Taken:05.29.2012
Location:MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HI, US
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